What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Rutland, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 118% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Rutland, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Rutland, Massachusetts should increase to $75,325 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RUTLAND vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rutland, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 50.7% more expensive than Rutland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,325 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutland, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rutland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Rutland, Massachusetts

Rutland, MA vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Rutland, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

169.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

6.0% lower

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Rutland, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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